Zelie
Every Zelie since 2002 — 1,264 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zelie
Zelie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,702 in 2025 with 121 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 1,264 American babies have been named Zelie. Its peak came in 2021, when 142 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zelie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zelie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 121 | #1,702 |
| 2024 | 111 | #1,822 |
| 2023 | 116 | #1,773 |
| 2022 | 106 | #1,906 |
| 2021 | 142 | #1,497 |
| 2020 | 100 | #1,923 |
| 2019 | 111 | #1,843 |
| 2018 | 79 | #2,333 |
| 2017 | 84 | #2,256 |
| 2016 | 87 | #2,220 |
| 2015 | 50 | #3,297 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,454 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,722 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,798 |
| 2011 | 18 | #7,116 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,179 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,374 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,594 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20,541 |
| 2006 | 6 | #17,138 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,444 |
| 2004 | 6 | #16,079 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,766 |
| 2002 | 5 | #18,068 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zelie in 2025?
Zelie ranked #1,702 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 121 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zelie?
1,264 babies have been named Zelie in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zelie most popular?
Zelie peaked in 2021, when 142 newborns received the name.
Is Zelie a boy or girl name?
Zelie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zelie rising or falling?
Zelie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.